ORTHOPEDIC DISORDER

This study compared two common surgeries for fixing a broken kneecap (patella). It involved 122 adults to see which method—using a locking plate or a tension band wire—led to better patient-reported knee function and recovery one year later. The goal was to find the most effectiv…

This study followed 310 adults who received specific elbow replacement or fracture repair devices. Researchers tracked how well the devices worked and how safe they were over several years after surgery. The goal was to collect real-world data on patient function, satisfaction, a…

This study tested a mixed reality tool called HOLOBLUEPRINT™ to see if it helps surgeons place shoulder implants more accurately during replacement surgery. It involved 44 adults in France who needed shoulder surgery for conditions like severe arthritis or rotator cuff tears. Res…

This study compared two approaches to sedation during arm surgery: letting patients control their own sedation versus having an anesthesiologist control it. Researchers enrolled 70 adults having orthopedic arm surgery to see which method led to higher patient satisfaction. Patien…

This small pilot study tested whether an online self-help program is practical and acceptable for adults with chronic, non-injury related arm or hand pain who also engage in risky substance use. Five participants tried a 4-session video program teaching mind-body skills, pain cop…

This study aimed to find out how common joint pain and arthritis are among people living in nursing homes, including those with dementia. Researchers examined 100 residents to count painful or swollen joints and check their mobility. The goal was to gather better information to h…

This study aimed to better understand normal knee alignment by measuring a specific angle (the Q angle) in healthy young adults. Researchers recorded 130 participants while they were lying down, standing, and walking to see how this angle changes with movement. The goal was to es…

This study compared whether follow-up visits by phone work as well as in-person office visits for patients recovering from sports-related surgeries. Researchers randomly assigned 90 patients to either phone or in-person check-ups at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after surgery. …